Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Aerial Photos: Pictures from the Window Seat

After my post earlier this evening of Peter Shankman's column regarding Air Traffic Control and business (here) I thought it was time for a photography post. Inspired by thoughts of air travel here is a selection of photographs I've taken from the air.

Missouri Countryside MorningEarly morning Missouri countryside departing Kansas City International.

Heading HomeTaken with my Holga on a plane from Atlanta to Kansas City.

Quimby Island
The unusually shaped Quimby Island in California, just to the west of Stockton, part of the Franks Tract State Recreation Area.

Missouri Countryside
Countryside in western Missouri as my plane approaches Kansas City International Airport.

In the Fields We Fly

Almost DownTwo shots from the same landing approach into Kansas City.

Taking photographs from the air presents its own unique challenge. To learn more about how to achieve good photos while in a plane, check out these columns for tips and tricks: Ken Rockwell and photo.net.

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